Conference Coverage

Artificial intelligence (AI) will greatly impact the appraisal profession, now and into the future.

Bradford Technologies CEO Jeff Bradford spoke at this year’s Val Expo appraisal conference in Las Vegas with selected panelists who presented on the topic “Debate: AI Pros & Cons.” For starters, Bradford noted, AI can do the things humans typically do, but much faster.

Read on for the full conversation with Bradford.

The current housing market presents unique challenges for real estate professionals. National Association of Realtors (NAR) Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz offered a straight-forward, data-driven outlook on what the industry should keep in mind during a relatively turbulent time to be in the business of selling homes, during October Research’s 2025 National Settlement Services Summit.

Attendees at this year’s National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) not only had the opportunity bring some joy to families in the Pittsburgh area through the annual “Make a Child Smile” community service event, but they also supported a non-profit near and dear to one of their colleagues.

The event was sponsored by Qualia.

Read on for a recap of this NS3 proud tradition.

More than 40 speakers will take the stage over three days this week at the 21st National Settlement Services Summit at The Westin Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Over 600 attendees will hear from them during 18 sessions.

Read on for session and registration information.

The human element of business will be discussed during one of the sessions at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) happening June 16-18 at the Westin Pittsburgh.

The presentation will be delivered by Jenny Martin from Futura Title & Escrow and Bart Shaw from Knox-Title.

Read on for a brief preview.

Sales and marketing professionals have a chance to learn from their peers during one of the sessions at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3).

Deb Grace, executive vice president of business development for AccuTitle and Mark Holley will host “Turn Lessons into Action: Craft your Business Playbook.”

Read on for the short preview.

Could you spot a fake ID? Many seasoned real estate professionals know skill is useful to more than club bouncers or police officers. Jaime Kosofsky, executive vice president of business development and compliance at Brady and Kosofsky, can attest to this fact, as he noted on a recent episode of the Keys to Real Estate podcast.

Dr. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of Realtors, will counter the existing narratives of housing market distress with the actual data driving consumer behavior.

Lautz will present her thoughts at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3).

Read on for more of this NS3 presentation preview.

Brian Carter, speaker and owner of Optymedia, will be a featured speaker at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) June 16-18 in Pittsburgh.

Carter will discuss artificial intelligence (AI) in housing and leadership, and NS3 attendees will leave the presentation with concrete steps to implement AI solutions that deliver measurable results.

Read on for a few more samples of what Carter will tell the audience, as well as information as to how you can attend this year's NS3 in Pittsburgh.

At the 2024 Val Expo conference in Las Vegas, a panel discussion took place to address specific inquiries appraisers have.

Valuation Review was in attendance to get some answers.

Read on for the full conference feature.